All Roll Calls
Yes: 305 • No: 6
MarylandHB 03422026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
Forestry Licenses - Applicant Qualifications - Alterations
Sponsored By: Dylan Behler (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
Business Occupations and ProfessionsApplicants and ApplicationsCommittees and CommissionsCurriculumForestersHigher Education -see also- Comm Colleges; Med Schools; etc.Licenses -see also- AB Lic; Certifications; DrLic; PermitsWork, Labor, and Employment -see also- JobTrn; Leave; etc.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
New degree options for Maryland foresters
Beginning October 1, 2026, Maryland updates the education rules for a forestry license. A four-year forestry degree must be from a Board-approved college and accredited by the Society of American Foresters or an equivalent accreditor. The Board can also accept a comparable graduate degree or an international degree as substantially equivalent. Applicants still must show at least two years of forestry experience to demonstrate competence.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Dylan Behler
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Regina T. Boyce
Democratic • House
Darrell Odom
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 4/9/2026
Third Reading Passed
Yes: 128 • No: 5 • Other: 8
Senate vote • 4/8/2026
Third Reading Passed
Yes: 43 • No: 0 • Other: 2
House vote • 2/26/2026
Third Reading Passed
Yes: 134 • No: 1 • Other: 6
Actions Timeline
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 275
4/28/2026Passed Enrolled
4/9/2026HouseThird Reading Passed (128-5)
4/9/2026HouseHouse Concurs Senate Amendments
4/9/2026HouseThird Reading Passed (43-0)
4/8/2026SenateSecond Reading Passed with Amendments
4/7/2026SenateFavorable with Amendments {573126/1 Adopted
4/7/2026SenateFavorable with Amendments Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment
4/6/2026SenateHearing 3/24 at 1:00 p.m.
3/13/2026SenateReferred Education, Energy, and the Environment
2/27/2026SenateThird Reading Passed (134-1)
2/26/2026HouseSecond Reading Passed with Amendments
2/24/2026HouseFavorable with Amendments {833824/1 Adopted
2/24/2026HouseFavorable with Amendments Report by Environment and Transportation
2/23/2026HouseHearing 2/11 at 1:00 p.m.
1/22/2026HouseFirst Reading Environment and Transportation
1/19/2026House
Bill Text
Enrolled
4/9/2026
Third Reading
2/24/2026
First Reading
1/19/2026
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